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Montgomery County

Maryland · 1,062,061 residents · 493.143 sq mi
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Montgomery County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,812. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $491,700. Households here earn about 28% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,062,061
+22%since 2000
from 873,341 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,154 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 1,771 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+7%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
726K819K911K1.0M1.1M1990201020202024Montgomery County
20241.1M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,812
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,551 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,643
+56%since 2000
from $35,684 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$491,700
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $210,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,784
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $914 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
36.3% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+49%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Montgomery County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.5%(519,318)
Black14.8%(129,371)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(100,604)
Asian11.3%(98,281)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.7%(626,352)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.6%(430,980)
Black18.1%(192,714)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(217,409)
Asian15.3%(162,472)
Other4.5%(47,896)
Diversity Score91.2%(968,734)
Segregation Score37.8%(401,268)
Diversity Score
91
+27%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
38
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 54.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
32.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.4 min
+42%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 73.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.3%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
32.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$737,100+50%
Population693,645−35%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montgomery County, Maryland?

Montgomery County, Maryland has about 1,062,061 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montgomery County, Maryland?

The typical household in Montgomery County, Maryland earns about $111,812 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montgomery County, Maryland expensive?

In Montgomery County, Maryland, the median home is worth about $491,700, and the typical rent is about $1,784 a month.

How educated are people in Montgomery County, Maryland?

About 59.2% of adults age 25 and over in Montgomery County, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montgomery County, Maryland?

About 6.6% of people in Montgomery County, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montgomery County, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Montgomery County, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 305,034 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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